On the occasion of the 92nd birth anniversary of Safiuddin Ahmed, his son Ahmed Nazir has arranged for an exhibition at the Gallery Chitrak. The artworks on display include the works of Nazir himself, exclusive pieces of the maestro Safiuddin Ahmed and pieces done by his teachers, and friends.
These are the artists of 30's and 40's who created a cultural impact on the art arena of Bengal. The reason behind installing such work is to showcase Safiuddin's interaction with these artists and his observation of their creative process.
The diverse collection of artworks make the exhibition a valuable experience for art lovers of the country.
Through the exhibition, Nazir takes the spectators on a visual journey into the life of a great master. The series of artworks, mostly on digital print includes a portrait of the great master. The work has been completed with Bangla and English fonts.
About the piece, the artist said: “These are the texts which have been taken from several write-ups on Safiuddin's life and work.” One print shows a piece of a newspaper where the master's face appears faded and another consists of the fingerprint of his thumb.
About the piece, Nazir explains: “At the end of his life, he was not able to sign his pension note. So, he use to give thumb impressions instead of signatures.” Nazir also paid tribute to his father's studio and his graveyard in his work. A young Safiuddin can be seen at the exhibition through one of his art pieces. The artist has also incorporated a portrait of the maestro on the artwork and have come up with a masterpiece truly worthy of praise.
“Great men never die, they will always be alive within us,” said Nazir.
“The master's existence is no more, but his work will remain an entity that will have a significant contribution in the compulsion of the society.”
The exhibition will remain open till July 5.